Govan Subway Station

Originally opened in 1896 as Govan Cross, Govan Subway Station is one of only two subway stations in Glasgow with lift access, the other being St Enoch Subway Station. The burgh of Govan has a long and storied history, but it is remembered by most for the shipyards where over 3,000 ships were built. The same shipyards are mentioned in many of Billy Connolly's stand-up routines. It's also home to Sunny Govan Radio, a community radio station that hosts a variety of programmes, from Steg G's hip-hop shows to Carla Woodurn's Express Yourself, which highlights the work of poets and writers across the city. I was lucky enough to have one of my poems featured on Carla's show. There are a number of cafés and bars in the area in this often overlooked part of Glasgow.